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Marymount School is an independent, Catholic day school founded to educate girls in a tradition of academic excellence and moral values. The School promotes in each student a respect for her unique abilities and encourages the development of her own voice and a commitment to responsible living in a changing world. Marymount celebrates diversity and draws upon it to foster cultural sensitivity, religious understanding and a global perspective. From Nursery through Class XII, the School affirms the value of educating students in a challenging, supportive and structured learning environment. Central to the mission of the School is the development of critical and creative thinking, clear expression and a lifelong love of learning. Emphasizing classical disciplines, the arts and scientific inquiry, the rigorous college preparatory curriculum fosters the intellectual, aesthetic, physical and spiritual development of students and incorporates technology as an essential tool for learning. A wide range of activities complements the academic program and increases opportunities for competition, collaboration and leadership. ...read more
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Marymount School |
| School Level |
Elementary and Secondary school
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Nursery School - 12 |
| Year
Founded |
1926 |
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County |
New York County, NY |
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| Total
Students |
567 students |
| Student
Body Type |
All-girls |
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NY )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
26% |
23% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Nursery - 16 students | | Pre-K - 17 students | | Kind - 43 students | | Grade 1 - 39 students | | Grade 2 - 45 students | | Grade 3 - 36 students | | Grade 4 - 39 students | | Grade 5 - 34 students | | Grade 6 - 31 students | | Grade 7 - 33 students | | Grade 8 - 35 students | | Grade 9 - 55 students | | Grade 10 - 51 students | | Grade 11 - 44 students | | Grade 12 - 49 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
99 teachers |
| Average Class Size |
15 |
| Number of AP Courses |
18 |
| Classroom dress code |
Formal
(School uniform) |
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School |
(
NY )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:6 |
1:8
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
177 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Nov. 30 |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$33,750 |
| %
on Financial Aid |
20% |
| Average
Financial Aid Grant |
$24,000 |
| Headmaster |
Concepcion Alvar |
| Admissions
Director |
Lillian Issa |
| Admissions
Associate |
Carolyn Booth |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
12 |
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Sports |
| Basketball | Cross Country | | Fencing | Field Hockey | | Lacrosse | Soccer | | Softball | Swimming | | Tennis | Track and Field | | Volley Ball | Winter Track |
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- Why Marymount?
Location, Location, Location...
Marymount enjoys easy access from all points of Manhattan and the boroughs.Our front yard is Fifth Avenue, the
Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park.
Elegant Turn-of-the Century Mansions...
Our “home” lends a warm, welcoming atmosphere to a rigorous curriculum. We look different. We feel different. We ARE different.
An Education of the Heart and the Mind...
Community service, ethical decision-making and the arts are just as important as academic excellence.
An Independent School in the Catholic Tradition...
We focus on building an inclusive, respectful community.
Our students do not have to be Catholic; they just need to be open-minded and appreciate the spiritual part of life.
Unity through Diversity...
We strive for balance, for acceptance.
We are 66% Catholic, 55% Upper East Side, 26% Students of Color, 20% on Financial Aid. 21% of our families have parents with International Backgrounds
A Vibrant Worldwide Network of 21 International Schools...
A global education is made possible through our international exchange programs, study tours, sports tournaments, concerts, immersions, and interschool curricular projects.
A Dynamic, Rigorous, Integrated Curriculum...
Our collaborative approach crosses disciplines, infuses technology and uses the Metropolitan Museum of Art as its textbook.18 APs are offered in our College Preparatory Program.
The Power of a Single Sex Education...
Research shows that students in a girls’ school find their voice, gain greater confidence, become astute leaders and are academically more successful, especially in math, science, and technology.
A Happy, Healthy Community...
A 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio, a commitment to professional development and a faculty that stays an average of 7 years make for a personalized school experience. We are sensitive to individual needs and learning styles.
A Separate Middle School...
Our program is designed with the adolescent in mind! We give them structure. We give them responsibility. We give them their own space to grow.
Traditions, Traditions, Traditions...
Founder’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, Lessons and Carols, the Christmas Pageant, Big Sister-Little Sister Connections, 100 Nights, Junior Ring Day, Retreats, Chapel services, Peer Leadership, Family Style Lunches…
An Attitude of Gratitude...
Choosing Marymount means choosing a school where tradition, manners, and values are emphasized. Marymount graduates are fueled with the passion to “shape, challenge, and change the world.”
- Profile last updated: 05/30/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
10028 ) |
| School
Zip (
10028 ) |
(
NY ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
44,987 people |
18,975,234 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
80% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
38 years old |
35.9 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
1.7 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$77,565 |
$44,900 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
3.1 rooms |
4.5 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
55 years old |
58 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (10028)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
30% / 70% |
42% / 58% |
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